# Head of Strategic Finance at Cohere

- Company: Cohere
- What the company does: Backed by AI Grant.
- Company website: https://cohere.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $265K to $410K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-07-06
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cohere/39ae8da6-9c3d-4f36-80a3-310159ee1f8d
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cohere-head-of-strategic-finance/

## About the role

Cohere is searching for an experienced Head of Strategic Finance who will own financial planning, business forecasting, product pricing strategy, and assist in fundraising initiatives. In this leadership role, you and your team will provide analysis to support contract negotiations, growth opportunities, and influence corporate strategy. Reporting to the CFO and partnering with the Executive Team, you will lead financial, strategic, and fundraising insights to drive operational performance.

## What they're looking for

- 15+ years of leadership experience in Strategic Finance, including a track record of building and scaling finance teams in high-growth environments
- Experience operating in a SaaS or similar technology organization, coupled with an understanding of AI/ML market dynamics, pricing strategies, and enterprise sales cycles
- Deep knowledge of enterprise-level financial planning systems and experience with data visualization tools. Proven track record of implementing finance governance frameworks and controls in a rapidly scaling environment
- Exceptional Excel and financial modeling skills, including M&A, capital markets, valuation, and fundraising modeling experience. Experience with investor relations and capital raising activities
- Executive level presentation & communication skills. Experience building relationships with cross-functional partners, inspiring trust across the organization while providing mentorship to team members
- Track record of success translating complex financial concepts into actionable business insights for non-financial stakeholders

Tags: Business Operations